Positioned on the southern slopes of the Grand Luberon, with views
stretching out to Mont Sainte Victoire, our house enjoys complete peace and
isolation yet is just five minutes' drive from shops and amenities.

Le Bonhomme is a former bergerie, reached through vineyards and surrounded by eight hectares of private grounds. We rescued it from a ruin, rebuilding it to a high specification with all new heating, wiring, plumbing and pressurised hot water system. Its traditional Provençal heritage has been retained with timber beams, flagstone flooring and gentle shade from an ancient tilleul tree that keeps the rooms delightfully cool in summer. Central heating and wood burning stove in winter, air conditioning in summer. The house is now recognized as a Batiment Remarquable. ALL BEDROOMS AND LIVING AREA ARE AIR CONDITIONED.

With no near neighbours and a brand new fenced and heated swimming pool, the property is a perfect retreat for families with children or groups. We've sought to make our house a place to relax away from the modern world whilst still being connected to it, with comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi internet, Freesat UK TV, a fully equipped kitchen, BBQ and plenty of places to read a book in the sun or shade or simply enjoy the birdsong. Situated just off a cycle route and many marked walks, surrounded by vineyards and woods, with a view of the hilltop village of Grambois and the Mont Sainte Victoire and a short drive from historic villages, wineries, markets and Aix en Provence, this is the perfect place for a Provençal holiday.  Large floodlit boules pitch/parking, private drive and plenty of off road parking.

Described as a house for all seasons, there are 4 bedrooms and 4 en suite bathrooms and the following facilities:
Hall and separate WC and hand basin.  Electric central heating throughout and plenty of hot water.
Kitchen with double sink, dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer, electric oven, gas hob and microwave.
Door to terrace
Open-plan living and dining area with sofas, chairs, open fireplace with wood burning stove, dining table and chairs, Wi-Fi internet, TV with UK channels, DVD, Sonos music system.
Doors to terrace
2 bedrooms on the ground floor, 1 double/twin bedroom with en suite bath/shower and 1 double bedroom with en suite shower.
Hall and stairs (with air conditioning unit).
First floor utility room with washing machine and dryer.
2 double/twin bedrooms, one with en suite bath/shower and one with en suite shower, ALL BEDROOMS ARE AIRCONDITIONED.

Private, heated pool 10 x 4m with terrace, sun loungers, tables and chairs.  Wrought iron fence with security gate and covered Provencal style wrought iron pergola with curtains for shade.
Pool (salt) with one width-long step, corner steps and coloured LED lights, power, lights, ethernet and wifi.

We have equipped the house with young families in mind - 2 x high chairs and 2 x cots, a baby bouncer (BabyBjørn), play mat, bath mat, bath toys, games, balls, baby food processor, microwave, plastic mugs, plates and spoons, bibs, stair gate (top and bottom) and a pool fence to AFNOR standard. Further items may be added so please enquire.  

Grambois is a ‘village perché’, with an ancient church and attractive village square. 
At Sannes there is a lake called the Lac de Bonde with restaurants and a beach.
La Tour d’Aigues has the ruins of what was the largest renaissance chateau in the area with a museum of the history of the Aigues region.
Ansouis is a perfect village perché. The Renaissance château is still lived in but is open to the public. 
Cucuron is a lovely place for a cool drink by the pond surrounded by trees and cafés.  There is an excellent market on Tuesdays. 
Lourmarin is the most well known of the villages of the Sud Luberon. Its château is open to visitors. There are numerous art galleries and restaurants and elegant shops.  There is a lovely market on Fridays.
Local vineyards - the last ten years has seen a growth in the creation of individual vineyards, within the Luberon appellation. Several have beautiful ‘châteaux’ or elegant old farmhouses surrounded by their vines. You can buy just a bottle or two to try.  

To the North is Peter Mayle country.  Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Lacoste, Gordes and Roussillon, pretty villages perched on rocky outcrops.  
Isle sur la Sorgue is the antiques capital of southern France and lies at the western end of the valley.
Avignon is an hour away. Visit the palace of the Popes and the famous bridge.  North of Avignon, visit Orange, a beautiful city full of Roman and medieval architecture.
Observatoire de Haute-Provence, at St Michel l’Observatoire, has a remarkable selection of telescopes. 
Banon has one of the largest book shops in France, called Le Bluet 
Mont Ventoux is famous for the Tour de France cycle race.
To the south, Aix is about 30 minutes away.  There are Provençal markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Cours Mirabeau is lined with cafés. Visit Cezanne’s atelier and the Musée Granet. Also visit the famous Aix Music Festival in July (book in advance). Incredible open air performances by internationally renowned artists.  
Arles is an hour's drive away by motorway and has an enormous and well preserved amphitheatre.

North-East of Grambois, in the Alpes de Haute Provence are the famous Gorges de Verdon. It takes around 1 hour to get to Esparron du Verdon where you will see magnificent gorges with green water coloured by the anthracite rocks.  And drive a further 1 hour to the ski slopes of the southern Alps.  Visit the Lavender Fields, starting near Manosque around 25 minutes away - normally in full colour in July and August.
The Mediterranean coast in an hour or so away - visit the towns of Bandol, Cassis and Sanary to the East of Marseille.  Bandol is the easiest to access and parking is usually available by the sea.  There is a lovely bay for swimming or you can eat on the main walkway overlooking the sailing boats. There is a small island opposite which you can visit by a little ferry.  The Calanques closer to Marseille are worth a visit (by boat from Cassis or Bandol) and there are more attractive beaches to the west of Marseille on the Côte Bleue.
Golf - Golfe du Luberon is about 20 mins away at Pierrevert, low key but pretty, or there is the well known Pont Royal designed by Seve Ballesteros or the Aix-Marseilles Country Club.
Cycling- There are many good routes. Hire on- or off-road bikes (and electric bikes complete with child seats, hats, locks, pumps, chargers) from www.rentbikescooterluberon.com who will deliver and collect.
Tennis - There are tennis courts in La Tour d’Aigues. The price for a one hour game is €10.  Visit the courts to talk to the Pro and make arrangements as the courts are locked.
Walking - From the house you can join several marked walks or you can explore the paths around our house and there are many walks up into the Luberon hills where you get the most amazing views north and south.  
Chocoholics - There is a chocolaterie just outside Grambois where an Artisan Patissier works from his home. 
Icecream - Visit l'Art des Glaciers outside la Tour d'Aigues.
Restaurants - There is an abudance of good restaurants in the area, one particularly good one just 5 minutes drive from the house at Moulin du Pas and a great café/bar (Café du Luberon, Peypin d'Aigues) 20 mins walk from the house.  Visit Montfuron (and the restaurant Chez Eric) for a spectacular 20 minute journey by car and an excellent meal.
Cinema - The French are passionate about Cinema. There are two cinemas, one in Pertuis called Le Luberon and one in Cucuron called Le Cigalon.

A selection of reviews
21-28-2021
Vielen Dank, für die wunderschöne Woche. Wir hatten viel Spaß beim Tischtennis, Petanque, im Schatten der Linde und beim Schwimmen im wunderschönes Pool. Nachts könnten wir den wunderschönen Sternenhimmel und viele Sternschnuppen sehen. Die Woche vergangenen viel zu schnell, wir hoffen wir kommen noch einmal wieder. Viele Grüße von Steffi, Louisa, Filipa, Margo, Kian, Kathrin, Frank.
May 15 2021
Thank you again for a wonderful stay chez Bonhomme. We will certainly be back soon - rain or shine, Hugo Miller
29 August 2020
What can I say? Other that we absolutely love this place. We couldn’t have been luckier to have stayed nearly 2 weeks. This place is truly a hidden gem that you only dream of in a film. Arriving here you feel instantly like you are actually living a dream. Surrounded with beauty all around with the vineyard, olive trees, mountains in the distance and the magical beautifully restored house. The loving details are everywhere - the welcome pack, the thoughtful messages, the amenities - ping pong table, boules - all extraordinary things to make you have the most pleasurable Provence experience you wished for. I loved lazing by the pool, early pre-dinner aperitif, before going to a village or a home cooked meal before a quiet peaceful sleep. We don’t want to leave our safe haven! Thank you, Carolyn and David.
August 1 - 15 2020
It is with the utmost relief that we arrived at the villa after the Covid turmoil of London and to see that nothing had been changed. The setting of the villa is as uniquely special as it was last year and it’s heart lifting o see the shrubs maturing a year on, enjoy the wonderful herb garden, and sit in the peacefulness of this enchanting place. We long to stay longer and it is with a heavy heart that we are leaving but grateful for the time we have been so fortunate to have had - and to know that we shall be returning next year - God willing! Nathalie and Laurence.
December 2019
We have just spent the most idyllic week relaxing in your beautiful home. We enjoyed every moment, it has been the perfect place for an early Christmas celebration. With a cosy log fire, plenty of good food and wine, we loved the house so much we didn’t venture far, therefore must return sometime to explore.
September 2019
This is written on the last day of a fabulous week spent at Le Bonhomme. A wonderfully comfortable house, hot water in abundance, peace, quiet …. the five of us can look back on a week of total pleasure and contentment ….. we so enjoyed this magic part of France.
September 2019
A wonderful return to the Luberon after five years. This is the most beautiful villa which felt like home from home …… A treasured holiday for family and friends, I somehow think we shall be back; not too distant future either.
August 2019
Another idyllic experience here. We have loved every minute of every day of our stay here and feel so lucky and fortunate to have discovered this enchanting villa and its stunning surroundings.
July 2019
Wonderful family holiday and loved the villa, will return!
July 2018
Having selected the house from the Simpsons Collection, we knew we were guaranteed a quality vacation and the house and environs did not disappoint. Upon arrival the picture postcard of house and gardens, vineyards to the front and meadows to the rear, the serenading bees, crickets and constant sunshine and sweet smells of lavender …… it is what dreams are made of. The week provided the perfect downtime and home away from home with every extra. Thank you for a wonderful week, we will be back. Our little finds for dining: Grambois - Pizzeria with a view - simple and friendly, Saint Martin les Eaux - L’Origine - superb food and friendly service with views of the Luberon sunset.
July 2018
We love the house - all very well designed and extremely comfortable - the site is terrific and is very peaceful - loved the herb garden and the pool area - perfect! We shall recommend the house to our friends.
June 2018
We cannot thank you enough for sharing your wonderful Provencal home and garden with us. We have had a fabulous week of exploring villages, markets, kayaking and most of all feeling at home around the pool each afternoon - followed by the pleasure of nightjars catching moths around the lime tree at night. Highlights: Lourmarin Friday market, Cucuron Tuesday market, Saigon, lovely hillside village with great views, try Bistrot l’Atelier in the Place de L’Horloge, Pizza van in Peypin d’Aigues on Friday evening with drinks at the bar du Luberon.
June 2018
Thank you, we have had a lovely holiday, the area is fabulous and we loved the seclusion of the house - we much enjoyed the pool and the table tennis battles …..! A wonderful family week, 60 doesn’t seem that bad after all…!! We have thoroughly enjoyed staying at your wonderful house. A stunning setting and the gardens are absolutely beautiful. The best of Provence!
June 2018
After a lovely week at La Bergerie we leave relaxed and happy. The house is brilliantly well equipped and every need is catered for, particularly for young children. Places to visit which we recommend:
Sunday Market at St Martin de la Brasque, where oysters are served with delicious wine, Tuesday market at Cucuron, Restaurant at Chez Alex in Cucuron, Bar at Peypin d’Aigues (Café du Luberon), wine tasting at Domaine la Blaque.
May 2018
Birdsong, wild flowers, orchids in abundance, butterflies and the frequent call of the cuckoo. What a charming house is a lovely place.
July 2017
A delightful house which captures the spirit of Provence.  We spent as much time as we could soaking up the atmosphere of this haven of tranquility.  We much enjoyed the paintings throughout the house.  Un véritable coup de coeur!
April 2017
Beautiful house, beautiful garden and great setting.  Great location for exploring all the nearby small villages - very unspoilt - and the towns such as Aix en Provence which on market days are so special.  One week is not enough.  Recommend chez Eric at Montfuron for a wonderful lunch, fantastic views, a lovely village and an excellent drive from Le Bonhomme.
October 2016
We basked in autumnal sunshine and appreciated the heated pool for swims.   The market at Lourmarin was beautiful and the town delightful.  We were the only people at the Lac du Peyrolles!  This is a beautiful restoration - loved the ensuite bathrooms.  Lovely peaceful location.  
September 2016
We have had a really good time here, the house was perfect for us and our 18 months old daughter and there was lots of fun in the pool.  We haven't tried any of the restaurants advised unfortunately - but tricky with a restless toddler.  Lots of cycling though, and we explored most of the local markets, which are great.  Thanks for a good time!
August 2016
What an incredible place!  The pool, the view, the peace, the house. We all love it!  Thank you for the advice and tips and especially for giving us the opportunity to share in something so wonderful.
Apart from making the most of this place we have also been to...
• The gorges at Oppedette - interesting 3 hr walk round and lovely drive over
• The food market on Thursday morning in Aix
• The Musée Promenade in Digne les Bains - amazing if you are in to butterflies!
ps.  Strongly recommend Restaurant de l'Auberge des Tilleuls in Moulin du Pas.  We had the exceptional €25/head lunch menu with a rather wonderful bottle of Chateau la Dorgonne rosé.
July 2016
We have been coming to Provence for Summer holidays for nearly 30 years now and this villa is up there with the best.
It is well equipped and the pools refreshing after a hot day visiting the sights around and enjoying lunches in a variety of local restaurants.  The gardens are delightful and the tranquility so relaxing.
Thanks to the caretaker for being so helpful and thanks also he the owners for having the courage and vision to take on such a renovation project.
We have had a lovely holiday here.
June 2016
The must do's for us were the following!
1.  Restaurant de la Fontaine in St Martin de la Brasque - a perfect evening
2.  Kayaking on the Morgue from Fontaine de la Vaucluse - the clearest water imaginable
3.  Supper in the centre of Lourmarin (L'Insolite or the Brasserie)
4.  Eating by L'Etang in Cucuron
5.  Fabulous walk in the hills above Grambois - could see for miles!
6.  The view from the Ermitage above Cucuron
A fabulous week.  We'd love to come back.
June 2016
Its been such a wonderful week in Bonhomme, filled with adventures: cycle rides, lake swimming, profiterole eating, rosé, too many croissants. Thank you! 
May 2016
Another terrific week at Le Bonhomme.
October 2015
Thank you so much for this week in your wonderful house in this beautiful area.  We are sad to leave and hope to come back.
October 2015
Fabulous introduction to the Luberon, thank you for giving us the opportunity.  Wonderful house, fabulous food, relaxing nights and busy days.  We have much enjoyed our stay.  We 'did' the Calanques, Cassis, Lourmarin market, still much to do ..... we must return!
September 2015
A brilliant week of the Calanques, Gorges du Verdon (1hr by car or 2hrs 30 on bike, definitely recommend) and making it to the top of the Vitrolles hills in 21'03" - time to retire!  Love the paths through the woods - plenty of wood for the winter.
August 2015
Our first biking holiday in the Luberon - or should I say e-biking (I don't think we would have got anything like as far without the batteries!)  The children have never been so quiet for so long as when we were riding along those amazingly tranquil roads to Ansouis.  Thank you for letting us use your wonderful house.  
August 2015
A restful and restorative two weeks at beautiful le Bonhomme.  Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions in your house book - we used it every day with great results.
August 2015
Thanks so much for letting us see your lovely house.  I can't think of a better way to spend a week in August than swimming, eating great food and enjoying ourselves.  Try the market on Sunday!
July 2015
A very restorative week after GCSEs and A levels and a new job.  We have the inky blackness of the nights and the unbroken blue skies by day.  Thank you for sharing this gorgeous house in this delightful part of Provence.  
July 2015
A wonderful week of peace, tranquility and sunshine in this lovely house and a beautiful setting.  We have enjoyed the pool very much and visiting Grambois and other local villages.
June 2015
Thank you for another wonderful time here.  Stunning weather, delicious bbqs and trop de vin!  A bientôt.
May 2015
A splendid few days in a beautiful house!
May 2015
My husband is a high strung business man from the US East Coast.  Being here allowed him for the first time in years to relax - what else can I say?   Thank you for letting us use your awesome vacation home.
April 2015
Days of French sun, good friends, fabulous food, wonderful views, what more could you wish for?
April 2015
Thank you for introducing us to Provence.  Spectacular weather, stunning scenery, exquisite food and such good fellowship, merci beaucoup!
March 2015
We have had a fabulous holiday at this wondrous venue.  Our grandchildren are already hoarding euros in anticipation of a repeat visit next year. 
September 2014
I can"t imagine a better equipped French country home that possesses the intimate charm and privacy that this home affords in a location that makes it easy to explore Provence. A wonderful experience that we hope to enjoy again next year.
July 2014
It is set on a hillside amongst the vineyards, with olive trees growing in the gardens. I had no idea it would be so wonderful.
June 2014
The pool (which has a child-safe fence and gate) uses salt rather than chlorine, which I think is much nicer. You get to the house via a track through a vineyard - it's an idyllic and especially quiet spot. This is a less travelled-to area of Provence - it feels very much 'alive', with the local (excellent) restaurants and bars full of locals. Make sure you visit Cafe de Luberon.
June 2014
This is a lovely house in a private setting. There are all the facilities you could want, such as a petanque area and a bbq. It is in a fantastic location for walking, cycling and wine tasting, but equally you could happily just sit by the pool!
June 2014
Having spent a long weekend at Bonhomme I was feeling both fully relaxed and fully refreshed. The location is unique, the pool a delight and the house is excellently equipped. You will also find the surrounding area most charming with excellent walks and rides to do. Finally it is less than an hour from the airport which was really convenient. It is a great spot.
May 2014
The house was impeccably presented, every detail had been thought through thoroughly by the owners and made for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience. We travelled with our 3 small children and the set up was very child friendly, no dangerous drops, roads etc and a fence around the pool was welcome! The setting was perfect too, totally isolated, not a neighbour in sight or earshot, but within 5 mins in the car you could get all your essentials and eat in some amazing restaurants too. Arrival and departure logistics were easy, and Liz was very attentive to the few questions we did have during our stay. We definitely hope to return one day, thanks for a great stay.

Please contact us for information on availability, prices and dates: 10 to 17 August 2024 available and weeks in September.

 Tel. 0044 7899 963147 (UK, English or French spoken) email info@provencefarmhouse.co.uk

The house is available for rent all year round - Central heating and woodburning stove for winter bookings. Air-conditioning in the living area and all the bedrooms in the summer.
Prior to booking we will send you a booking form with rental conditions. Once you are happy with everything you may pay your deposit and balance in £ sterling or Euros or any other currency .

Please note that there are steps down to the front door and gravel around the house and it may not be suitable for wheelchairs.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO TELEPHONE OR EMAIL IF YOU WANT TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS - (UK TIME)

Availability - please email info@provencefarmhouse.co.uk or phone +44 7899 963147.

Terms: Deposit 20%, remainder due 6 weeks prior to travel.  

Payment by bank transfer.

Breakages deposit £500, returned after 2 weeks or sooner.  

Rental agreement with booking form.  

Maps and directions sent after receipt of deposit and booking form.  

Important Information:

Linen, towels and pool towels provided and included in prices.

Cleaning and laundry included.  For holidays of 2 weeks or longer, 3 hrs cleaning and laundry change included on mid Saturday. Extra cleaning €20 per hour payable locally and extra laundry €30 per set.

We reserve the right to deduct from the breakages deposit if the house is not left in a tidy and clean state.

Pool open and heated from May to September (supplement for April and October).

Central heating and firewood included October to April.

If Central heating, firewood and pool heating are required at the same time, a supplement will apply.

Catering available, menu and prices on request.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE STRONGLY ADVISE TAKING OUT A COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE TO COVER CANCELLATION.  If you have to cancel you are still under contract to pay the full amount due.  However if we are able to relet the property we shall refund you the amount of the replacement booking, less any costs incurred.